About this Event
WWE: MO - SWMO Book Club
LOCATION: Buckingham Smokehouse BBQ
DATE/TIME OF EVENT: December 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Join me for an evening of food, friendship, and fun as we discuss our thoughts and feelings on the assigned book, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard. We will meet at Buckingham Smokehouse BBQ at 2002 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO 65807 for dinner. Feel free to join us even if you didn’t read or finish the book!
About the Book:
Dillard's personal narrative highlights one year's exploration on foot in the Virginia region through which Tinker Creek runs. In the summer, she stalks muskrats in the creek and contemplates wave mechanics; in the fall, she watches a monarch butterfly migration and dreams of Arctic caribou. She tries to con a coot; she collects pond water and examines it under a microscope. She unties a snake skin, witnesses a flood, and plays King of the Meadow with a field of grasshoppers. The result is an exhilarating tale of nature and its seasons.
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Due to local guidelines and regulations, Women Who Explore will be limiting the number of attendees per event. Each member attending the event will be required to register through Eventbrite.
In the event you successfully register, and then are unable to attend, please release the ticket so that another member may attend. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sarah Girven directly!
** PLEASE NOTE: Ambassadors are not wilderness first aid certified. This is a casual get together for shared outdoor enthusiasts. Safety is a top priority; please plan accordingly.**
By registering for this event, participants agree to abide by the guidelines set forth by Women Who Explore which include:
• Practice self-awareness and do not attend if you have had any flu-like symptoms, exposed to or have tested positive for Covid in the last 14 days.
• Post-event: anyone who develops flu-like symptoms within 14 days after joining an event should contact the ambassador and Women Who Explore at [email protected].
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you are registering for one of our group events, we ask that you are 100% committed to attending when you register. If you reserve a spot and are unable to attend, please cancel as soon as possible on Eventbrite. We ask that you try to cancel a minimum of 3 days prior to the day of the event as this allows other women who would like to attend the ability to plan to join us.
Questions? Please reach out to Sarah Girven with any questions. Can't wait to see you all and hit the trail!
Sarah Girven – Women Who Explore – Missouri Ambassador
Event venue & nearby stays
Buckingham Smokehouse Bar BQ, 2002 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, United States
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